SNAP ACTION SWITCHES
Snap action switches, also called microswitches, are devices that can open and/or close an electrical circuit at a rapid speed. They are triggered by an external force, either human or physical object, which is applied to the actuator, requiring very little pressure to operate.
They are characterized by their quick and decisive switching action, often producing a sharp “snap” sound when the contacts move from one position to another.
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LS Series
LS Series Snap Action Switch
- Chassis, or thru hole rt angle
- Gold – 0.4VA, 20V max. (AC or DC)
- Silver – 15A, 125/250VAC; UL, VDE
- SPDT, SPST-NC, or SPST-NO
- Solder, quick connect, or PC pin
- Pin plunger, or six lever options
- 25gf – 250gf operating force
MS Series
MS Series Miniature Snap Action Switch
- Chassis, thru hole, or rt angle
- Gold – 0.4VA, 20V max. (AC or DC)
- Silver – 5A, 125/250VAC; UL, VDE
- SPDT or SPST-NO
- Solder, quick connect, or PC pin
- Pin plunger, or seven lever options
- 10gf – 295gf operating force
SS Series
SS Series Subminiature Snap Action Switch
- Chassis, thru hole, or rt angle
- Gold – 0.4VA, 20V max. (AC or DC)
- Silver – 3A or 0.1A options; UL
- SPDT On-(Off)
- Solder, PC pin, retention, or angled
- Pin plunger, or three lever options
- 15gf – 130gf operating force
TS Series
TS Series Subminiature Snap Action Switch
- Thru hole or thru hole right angle
- 300mA, 6VDC
- SPDT On-(On)
- Lever actuator
- PC Pin right or left angle
- PC Pin long or short
- 20gf operating force
TS2 Series
TS2 Series SMT Snap Action Switch
- SMT
- 100mA, 125VAC or 48VDC
- SPST Off-(On)
- Pin plunger actuator
- 70gf operating force
- 3,000,000 life cycles
- Tape & reel packaged
WS Series
WS Series Sealed Snap Action Switch
- Chassis mount, or through hole
- 0.1A, 125VAC; UL
- 1A 24VDC; UL
- SPDT On-(On); IP67 rated
- Solder, PC pin, or wire leads
- Pin plunger, or two lever options
- 50gf or 70gf operating force
WS1 Series
WS1 Series Sealed Snap Action Switch
- Panel mount
- 0.1A 48VDC or 125/250VAC; UL
- 3A 12VDC or 125/250VAC; UL
- SPDT On-On; IP67 rated
- Solder, or wire leads
- Pin plunger actuator
- 130gf max. operating force
WS2 Series
WS2 Series Sealed Snap Action Switch
- Panel mount or through hole
- 2A, 30VDC or 250VAC; UL
- SPDT On-On; IP67 rated
- Solder, quick connect, or PC pin
- Pin plunger actuator
- 183gf max. operating force